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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman GETFUZZY DarbyConley ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Iaman18- year-old girl. I have been dating my boyfriend for nearly two years. My boyfriend means everything to me. Al- though I have made mis- takes we would talk and fix things, and everything would be OK. Last year we both went to university in different parts of the country, so it was like we were having a long-distance relation- ship. I was OK with it until I met another guy who gave me everything I have been missing. We were not really dating but I had sex with him. Earlier this week my boyfriend found out and broke up with me. It was only after he was gone that I realized he has always been and always will be my everything. I still love him. I want him back, but he doesn't want to hear from me. Please help me, Amy. —M DEAR M » Perhaps you've studied the famous "marshmallow test" in college. In this study, pre- schoolers were presented with a choice — they could eat one marsh- mallow now or eat two marshmallows if they waited 20 minutes. This fascinating study demonstrates the relative ability of people to delay gratification in order to receive a larger reward later. You have flunked the "marshmallow test" — big time. You were not willing to hold out long enough to receive a larger reward. You sound as if you are a little surprised that your infidelity has had such an extreme consequence. Why is that? Breaking up is the foreseeable and natural consequence of cheating. My take is that you are probably still too im- mature to bank your two marshmallows for later. You are 18; you don't have the fortitude to be in a long-distance relation- ship. Let this be your wake-up call in terms of personal ethics. When you make an ethical lapse that hurts someone else, apologize and ask for forgiveness. DEAR AMY » My grandson is going to be married soon. When he was a teen he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The diagnosis was shatter- ing because his father (my son) had j ust pas sed away from cancer. My granddaughter was also diagnosed with CF. At the time of our grandson's diagnosis, the doctor told us (without our grandson being pres- ent) that there is a 98 percent chance of infertil- ity in men with CF. I feel that our grand- son and his fiancee should be aware of that fact prior to their mar- riage. Your advice? — Worried Oma DEAR OMA » Your grand- son is an adult. His fertil- ity issues are not your business. Nor are they his mot her' s bus iness. You should urge your grandson to continue to guard his health respon- sibly and have genetic counseling. Deciding to marry represents an opti- mistic choice. Young woman dumped after cheating wants boyfriend back You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribune.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Aquarius(Jan.20-Feb.19) — Watch and learn. Adopting a bold stance will not be to your advantage, but knowing where you stand through observation will give you the upper hand. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — You will have an incredible impact on others. Your contri- bution to a favored cause will result in added respect. Aries (March 21-April 19) — If change is required, you should take action. Waiting for someone else to make a move will waste valuable time. Stop procrastinating and step up. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Have fun by becoming involved in creative activities. Include the youngsters in your life and it will bring you closer together. A little can go a long way. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Your ideas won't go far if you keep them bottled up. Share your thoughts and take part in events. The more people you meet, the more allies and sup- port you will recruit. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Keep a close watch on your wallet. If someone comes to you with a tale of woe, help out with suggestions or advice and keep your money safe and secure. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — It is time to step back and re- evaluate a current partnership. Staying involved with someone for the wrong reasons will not bring good results. Discuss your feelings, and make changes. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — The extra effort needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle will pay off. If you slip, don't beat yourself up. The important thing is to keep striving to reach your goal. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — It's hard to get serious about your future if you remain stuck in the same routine and habits. Shake off the cobwebs and get down to business. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Question your commitment to someone or something. It's not fair to lead someone on or to put in half the effort if you have lost interest. Be true to yourself and what you want. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Making extra time for the people who count in your life will be appreciated. Negotia- tions will prove to be fruitful. Strive to excel personally and professionally. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Handling finances for other people will be risky and thank- less. Without the proper precau- tions, you will end up facing some serious losses. Consult a professional and avoid being blamed. Horoscope By Eugenia Last TUESDAY, FEB. 17 TUESDAY,FEBRUARY17,2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B